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SB08 YFW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 176,831 miles on the clock, averaging 9,278 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 YFW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,278

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year9,278
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 YFW 39k73k108k142k177k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,831 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,821 miles
Since last MOT+10,215 miles
PASS
Mileage166,606 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage161,443 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage152,364 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,362 miles
Since last MOT+10,624 miles
PASS
Mileage141,738 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage132,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,123 miles
Since last MOT+12,699 miles
PASS
Mileage119,424 miles
Since last MOT+11,791 miles
PASS
Mileage107,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage95,821 miles
Since last MOT+10,797 miles
PASS
Mileage85,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,953 miles
PASS
Mileage73,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,767 miles
PASS
Mileage64,304 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage55,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage46,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage38,973 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 YFW

What car is SB08 YFW?

SB08 YFW is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 YFW?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 YFW was 176,831 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 YFW passed its MOT?

SB08 YFW has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is SB08 YFW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB08 YFW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB08 YFW?

SB08 YFW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.